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A Take on the Grammar School Debate, by Someone Who Actually Went to One
The new school year is upon the nation’s sproglets and there’s a new-ish argument in Parliament and the media about grammar schools. Am I glad to be back home. I want to add my two cents to the great grammar school debate, because I actually attended one – after 1974, which as far as I can tell is when… Continue reading
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Getting Way Too Philosophical in a Filler Post (Francesca is Tired: A Novel)
I AM STILL ON HOLIDAY. But I have posted this, snowflakes, because I want to. And given that a year ago I wasn’t sure if I wanted to blog any more, it’s enough for me just to write that sentence. Until last Tuesday, I hadn’t taken more than a day off at a time in over… Continue reading
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Moving Image Appreciation Post #10
I hate the name of this series but I can’t think what to rename it, so here we go. (Yes I am on holiday right now. I did some magic. I am on a beach and probably asleep.) Why isn’t my youth like that. Where are the denim jackets? The masses of people? The bowling… Continue reading
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An Ode to Holidays
Y’all. I’m going On Holiday For seven whole days Seven days without the Internet Seven days without my emails Seven days of sun (probably) and food (definitely) And maybe turtles. The end. Byeeee! Continue reading
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